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Akron Beacon Journal
Two holiday films shot in Medina get release dates
Christmas is coming a bit early for fans of holiday films and movies with Northeast Ohio ties. Two Christmas movies that used Medina and other Northeast Ohio locations as backdrops over last winter now have dates when they will begin streaming. Both films used Medina's Castle Noel Christmas Museum as filming locations. And both feature the same actor as the romantic interest. “ The Great Chocolate Date ” is set to begin streaming on Plex on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The movie directed by Lindsay Hartley weaves the tale of an overworked chiropractor who receives a decadent gift of chocolate. She sets out to find out the sender with the help of a local chocolatier and instead discovers some magic and love along the way. The film starring Harley Bronwyn and Ignacyo Matynia used locations around Medina's historic square, along with the interior of Castle Noel. Mark Klaus, who owns Castle Noel, said some set pieces, including a large chocolate globe, are now part of the museum's large collection of movie props. "We are super excited," he said. And it will mark the first time Mark and his wife, Dana, have appeared in a movie. The couple have made several appearances
Cleveland.com
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria secures three federal Opportunity Zone designations (UPDATED)
Elyria recently secured three federal Opportunity Zone designations that could create new opportunities for new investment and development in the future. The designations cover portions of downtown, the Midway Mall coordinator and the area near Leo Bullocks Drive, an announcement from the city said. The three areas proposed by Elyria were selected following a competitive review by the Ohio Department of Development.
Chronicle-Telegram
LaGrange residents express concerns of increased water bills following meter replacements
LAGRANGE — Residents are raising concerns to village officials about increased water bills after their old water meters were recently replaced. The village started replacing water meters earlier this fall, with the goal of installing 1,168 new meters for all their customers. The city said the new meters are...
Chronicle-Telegram
Messiah Green pleads guilty to killing his mother, Melinda Green, in Lorain in 2025
ELYRIA — Jury selection in the murder trial of Messiah Green, accused of shooting and killing his mother Melinda Green as she slept in their Lorain home more than a year ago, was scheduled to start Tuesday in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Instead, Messiah Green, who turned 18...
Chronicle-Telegram
Sheetz and Swensons offering free offerings to veterans
On Wednesday -- Veterans Day -- Sheetz invites all veterans and active duty military personnel to enjoy a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink at any of Sheetz’s more than 850 store locations. The offer includes extras and add-ons to the sub. Sheetz will also...
Chronicle-Telegram
Neighbor Night Elyria seeks to address community concerns
ELYRIA — Ideas are easy — the challenge is turning those ideas into action, which is how Neighbor Night Elyria can help. Held four times a year, these get-togethers offer an opportunity to connect with neighbors, support community projects and act on issues that matter, and the next event takes place Thursday.
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria police deploy grappler tech to assist in pursuit situations
Members of the Elyria Police Department conducted a training exercise Monday to sharpen their skills using the latest grappling technology. The Grappler Police Bumper is a tool that can extend from the front of a police vehicle toward the back end of a vehicle that is fleeing — halting it from the outside.
Chronicle-Telegram
Free breakfast for veterans to be hosted at AMVETS Post 32
AMVETS Post 32 in Elyria is celebrating the Marine Corps 251st birthday on Tuesday with a free breakfast for veterans. The celebration held at the AMVETS Post 32 hall on Middle Avenue is from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Breakfast is served from 8-8:45 a.m., and is free to all military veterans attending.
Medina County Gazette
Medina City Council approves law department reorganization
MEDINA — Medina City Council approved changes Monday to the law department’s salary and benefits code, making the law director and assistant law director positions full-time ahead of proposed appointments by Mayor Jim Shields. Shields recommended current Assistant Law Director Matthew Lanier to succeed retiring Law Director Greg...
cleveland19.com
Oberlin city, police provide update on boil water advisory
OBERLIN, Ohio (WOIO) - Both the city of Oberlin and the Oberlin Police Department provided updates Tuesday on a boil water advisory issued Monday for the northwest side of the city. According to the updates, the advisory is expected to remain in effect until around 4 p.m. Tuesday. As of...